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Originally Posted by newyorker88
This MTQ thing n visits from president from singapore n tony abbot is causing massive jams in batam as I write. Road blocks at times and hotels all full. Batam is sure having a boom now. Every where crowded.
Security is tight and raining as well. This weekend is sure going to be packed, when the crowd comes from singapore joins in the fun.
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Exactly the reason why i have chosen not to extend my stay & choose to return to Sillypore even when i already have a reserved room in Formosa. Today is the start of MTQ...last day 14th June 2014 and likely to be very crowded till after 15th.
On my way to Harbour Bay already jam for about 10 mins trying to reach the ferry terminal,and on the way saw a lot of children and adults wearing the traditional formal Muslim dressing singing in the street as well. i believe many Sillyporean still haven't know about this major event yet and likely to crash in during this weekends and the next one that follows. Hear a lot of people whistling on the road too.
Indo time 12pm exchange rate opposite Formosa is 9400/SGD ,Nagoya Hill Mall at 9350/SGD but can be bargained to 9400/SGD.(tested) Harbour Front at sin time 4.30pm at 9250/SGD.
Have a good evening & good luck to all.